Technical Director – Energy Transition

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36, people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the worlds most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role DescriptionWorking within our Design & Engineering teams, you'll create some of the worlds most iconic and ground-breaking structures and spaces that transform the world around us, from making journeys easier to opening up public places that bring people together. The role sits within our Resilience Global Business Area. We work to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations. Around the world, were feeling the effects climate change, rapid urbanization, loss of biodiversity. The rate at which were seeing large-scale, unforeseen events such as floods and wildfires, is becoming more frequent. We are here to protect our natural environment and water resources, while powering our world for future generations.Role Accountabilities To deliver primary/secondary substation design/ Transmission line projects working with Arcadis Europe Energy Transition Team meeting high quality standards and drive technical excellence in the team. Collaborate with our Business leaders, Project Managers, Team leaders in Europe to build joint growth strategies, hiring plans, work planning, etc. To bring engineering capabilities to preliminary and detail design of high voltage primary electrical plant including substations, power generating stations, windfarms and solar farms. To develop industry knowledge of international design standards through internal technical training, certifications and continuing education. To demonstrate leadership on assigned projects and build capability of the team on primary design. Preparing and reviewing engineering deliverables including complex reports, proposals, presentations, and drawing packages. HV transmission and distribution substations primary electrical design: layout design, specification of plant, coordination of civil design. Earthing system analysis and design. Taking personal responsibility for the preparation of detailed engineering documentation and leading the engineering effort for project including providing technical and performance oversight for members of the power team. To manage selected projects, project task/responsibilities as assigned, and/or design processes (or parts of projects) to meet agreed budget, quality and timeframe targets. To deliver fully documented designs to meet Client objectives and Arcadis quality system requirements. To develop the technical competency of direct reports/ junior team members and ensure application of relevant international and European standards and engineering knowledge in various projects. Qualifications & Experience At least 20 years experience in substation primary design, preferably in a consulting environment. Consulting experience in power projects with international experience. Experience in utility processes from concept stage to construction and as-built drawings will also be beneficial. Bachelor of Technology/ Masters of technology in Electrical Engineering from recognized University. Excellent English written and verbal communication skills. Excellent mathematical skills applied in engineering calculations. Organizational skills and proactive approach in project management. Ability to provide solutions to technical problems. Ability to lead, with good influencing, motivating and delegating skills. Actively continue to develop technical knowledge and new emerging technology.